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How to get fromRaleigh to Timbuktuby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Raleigh to Timbuktu by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane RDU - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 10h
    $438–1,572

  2. Fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane RDU - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 17h
    $472–1,552

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration43h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$395Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,404.7 km
  • Duration: 2d 10h

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Timbuktu. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu.

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